5 Potential Dark Horse Starters in Fantasy Football Week 3

5 Potential Dark Horse Starters in Fantasy Football Week 3

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Injuries in Week 2 have given unsuspected players a chance to become fantasy stars in Week 3 of the NFL season. They may not be the most well-known players in the league, but rest assured, these players will help you win this week. Here are the top five dark-horse starters in Week 3.

5. Andrew Hawkins

Andrew Hawkins
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5. Andrew Hawkins

Andrew Hawkins
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Andrew Hawkins has been the most targeted receiver in a Cleveland Browns uniform this season, seeing 23 targets in the first two games. With Jordan Cameron's injury issues, I would expect more of the same from Hawkins this week against the Baltimore Ravens. Brian Hoyer should be looking his way early and often.

4. Larry Donnell

Larry Donnell
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4. Larry Donnell

Larry Donnell
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While the New York Giants' offense has looked pitiful at times this season, Larry Donnell has been the unsuspected bright spot for their offense. He has quickly become Eli Manning's favorite receiver in his short time in New York, and he seems like the best offensive option going forward to the G-Men.

3. Niles Paul

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3. Niles Paul

Niles Paul
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Niles Paul has been a revelation for the Washington Redskins in Jordan Reed's absence. He has reached the 80-yard plateau in both games this season, and Kirk Cousins seemed to be looking his way a lot last week. As long as Cousins is the quarterback, Paul could be a TE1 until Jordan Reed returns.

2. Khiry Robinson

Khiry Robinson
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2. Khiry Robinson

Khiry Robinson
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Perhaps the most talented running back for the New Orleans Saints, Khiry Robinson will finally get a chance at an expanded role while Mark Ingram is sidelined with a hand injury. While Pierre Thomas is still there, he will be more of a threat as a pass-catcher instead of a ball carrier. I wouldn't be shocked if Robinson ran away with the running back job.

1. Mohamed Sanu

Mohamed Sanu
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1. Mohamed Sanu

Mohamed Sanu
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While A.J. Green is scheduled to play on Sunday, his bum toe could put a hamper on his play. That's where Mohamed Sanu comes in. Last week in Green's absence, Sanu proved to be a downfield threat, as well as a possession receiver. Andy Dalton could have a field day against the Tennessee Titans' defense and Sanu could be the main beneficiary of that.


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